Question

why is an apprentice narrator appropriate for describing world war i?
the narrator’s growth can contrast naive views with the harsh realities of war.
the narrator is able to explain why war is always necessary despite its enormous costs.
in his blindness to reality, the narrator represents the majority of war’s proponents.
an exemplar narrator would give nothing but wise speeches, which would get boring.

Explanation:

An apprentice (naive, inexperienced) narrator starts with untested, idealized views of war. As they experience World War I's brutality, their perspective shifts, creating a stark, impactful contrast between initial naivety and the true horrors of the conflict. This narrative approach authentically captures the disillusionment common to WWI's participants and cultural memory, making it a fitting narrative choice. The other options are flawed: WWI is widely viewed as a futile, unnecessary war, so framing it as "necessary" is inaccurate; an apprentice narrator does not represent war proponents; and the focus on avoiding "boring wise speeches" is a trivial, unsubstantiated reason compared to the thematic weight of the correct option.

Answer:

A. The narrator's growth can contrast naive views with the harsh realities of war.